Training exercises

Part I Personal letter

1. Look at the Mike’s letter to his uncle and find the main parts in the structure of this letter. The scheme will help you.

2. Write the missing parts of the letter, use the table.

3. Read the letter, then read the questions and circle the correct item.

Dear Mum and Dad ,

I’m so happy to be in Bergen for our holidays. I’m having a fantastic time and just love this part of Norway. Lee and I are staying at the historic Royal Hotel. At the moment we are having a cup of hot chocolate and enjoying the spectacular view of harbor. The weather is cold, and perfect for skiing. The seven mountains around the city are covered in thick snow. The famous fjords are stunning in these quiet waters you can sail past mountains, waterfalls and fields. We spend most of our days hiking in the mountains with our Norwegian friends, Erik and Katerina.

Norwegians really love the outdoors. They’re very friendly and kind to us. I think they’re really good-looking. Most of them tend to be tall, with fair hair and light blue eyes. The food is delicious. Norwegians like eating fish and seafood, especially salmon, shrimps,

lobster and caviar. I just love eating fresh bread and smoked salmon for lunch. Next week we’re going to Oslo. I can’t wait to visit the Outdoor Folk Museum. Lee is not

so keen , but I’m looking forward to it. Our flight is leaving from Oslo next Friday, so I hope you’ll receive this before we get home!

I think you should come here next year. I’m sure you would love it!

See you soon.